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Eclipse: How the 1919 Solar Eclipse Proved Einstein's Theory of General Relativity
Contributor(s): Pattison, Darcy (Author), Willis, Peter (Author)

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 ISBN: 1629441252     ISBN-13: 9781629441252
Publisher: Mims House
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 2019
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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Physics
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History Of Science
Dewey: 523.78
Age Level: 4-8
Grade Level: PreK-3
Lexile Measure: 830(Not Available)
Series: Moments in Science
Physical Information: 0.25" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" L (0.69 lbs) 34 pages
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2019 pg. 167
 
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Publisher Description:

In 1915, British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington was fascinated with Einstein's new theory of general relativity. The theory talks about how forces push and pull objects in space. Einstein said that the sun's gravity could pull and bend light.

To test this, astronomers decided to photograph a solar eclipse. The eclipse would allow them to photograph the stars before and during the solar eclipse. If the star's position moved, then it was evidence that that light had bent. Eddington and his team traveled from England to the island of Principe, just off the African coast, to photograph the eclipse.

In simple language, this nonfiction illustrated picture book explains how the push (acceleration) and pull (gravity) of space affects light.

Back matter includes information on Einstein, Eddington, and the original photograph of the 1919 solar eclipse.

MOMENTS IN SCIENCE COLLECTION

This exciting series focuses on small moments in science that made a difference.

  • BURN: Michael Faraday's Candle
  • CLANG Ernst Chladni's Sound Experiments (2019 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book)
  • POLLEN: Darwin's 130 Year Prediction (Junior Library Guild selection, starred Kirkus review)
  • ECLIPSE: How the 1919 Eclipse Proved Einstein's Theory of General Relativity

Contributor Bio(s): Pattison, Darcy: - Darcy Pattison is the author of science books for kids, including four National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Books: Clang: Ernst Chladni's Sound Experiments 2019; Nefertiti, the Spidernaut, 2017; Abayomi, the Brazilian Puma: The True Story of an Orphaned Cub, 2015; and Desert Baths 2013. She also writes science fiction early chapter books and science fiction young adult novels. Her books have been translated into ten languages. For more, see darcypattison.com/about.Willis, Peter: - With over 20 years' experience in illustration and design, illustrator Peter Willis continues to be as enthusiastic and passionate about his work as ever. His illustrations have palpable character, bringing them to life through his craft and quirky approach. He lives in North East England with his wife and daughter. Other Moments in Science include BURN: Michael Faraday's Candle, and CLANG! Ernst Chladni's Sound Experiments. Peter is also the illustrator of THE NANTUCKET SEA MONSTER: A Fake News Story, a Junior Library Guild Selection, a 2018 NCTE Notable Children's Book in Language Arts, and translated into Korean. Peter Willis brings humor to the story, but he also manages to convey accurate information about matter and its physical properties.
 
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